'' Versatile ''is the sixth
studio album
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by American rock band
Pop Evil
Pop Evil is an American rock band that was formed in North Muskegon, Michigan, in 2001 by Leigh Kakaty. The band's roots reside in TenFive, a group formed in the late-1990s by Kakaty and guitarist Jason Reed.
Pop Evil won the Radio Contraband ...
. Released on May 21, 2021, the work was published via
Entertainment One
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.
Critical reception
Blabbermouth stated that "Pop Evil's songwriting on ''Versatile'' zeros in on their juxtaposition of cinematic melody and heavy, unflinching groove. Deftly mixing fist-pumping anthems and timeless power ballads, Pop Evil delivers their most ambitious rebirth yet with a jaw-dropping and unpredictable album. ''Versatile'' sounds exactly like the name suggests. It distills the soaring melodies and driving riffs of Pop Evil's past and introduces an ambitious exploration of the future".
Nic Kubes of ''
Modern Drummer
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'' stated that "''Versatile'' gives both new and long-time Pop Evil fans something to celebrate, staying true to the band's recognizable sound, while also presenting something new at each turn. This record delivers a powerful and captivating performance, earning its place amongst the best in Pop Evil's body of work."
Track listing
Charts
Singles
References
2021 albums
Pop Evil albums
E1 Music albums
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